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New patient dermatology skin check no hpi (help!)

I cannot get an HPI for the life of me. Can family history of melanoma be counted as context for the below information gathered?

Chief Complaint: Mole Check

HPI: This is a 15 year old male who has a family history of melanoma, and is here for mole check. Pertinent negatives include: no previous history of skin cancer.

ROS and PFSH recorded. Patient had a detailed exam along with biopsies of 2 lesions examined on left arm and assessment of dysplastic nevus to right upper back with counseling and solar lentigines with counseling. I can get 2 of 3 from this visit but I know I need 3 of 3 for new patient.

Can family history be counted as context? Otherwise, can this be down coded to an established to meet at least the 2 of 3 for an established patient.

Any information will be appreciated. I have searched everywhere for answers.:(

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